Democratic Republic of Congo - Kouba Mask

Democratic Republic of Congo Kouba mask, 20th century Hardwood, cowrie shells, fabrics, colored glass key beads, leather ... Patina of use Dimensions: 39 x 23 cm Former Belgian private collection This impressive mask of the Kouba royal family called "Bwoom" invested with power and forces of the spirit dances on the occasion of the Mukanda initiation rites of young boys. These rites are supposed to transform boys into men and highlight the educational role of elder initiates whose sponsorship ensures a happy outcome. A similar mask can be found at AfricaMuseum Tervuren (Belgium).

Dimensions :
- Height : 39 cm
- Width : 23 cm